Proverbs 20:17

New English Translation

Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet to a person, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:16

Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.

Proverbs 4:17

For they eat bread gained from wickedness and drink wine obtained from violence.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes, but know that God will judge your motives and actions.

Hebrews 11:25

choosing rather to be ill-treated with the people of God than to enjoy sin’s fleeting pleasure.